Payroll Practice and Management

OVERVIEW

Whether you’re interested in obtaining a new career in payroll, or
are an experienced payroll professional seeking a professional
certification, this program will allow you to demonstrate the skills
required to excel as a Certified Payroll Professional (CPP).

This program is designed to help you prepare and provide a thorough
review for the Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) exam administered
by the American Payroll Association (APA). To qualify to sit for the
exam you must meet the APA requirements.

Helps Prepare You For...

What You'll Learn...

Payroll is one of the fastest-changing career fields in the business
world today. Constant fluctuation in government rules and regulations
make it difficult to keep up.

The Payroll Practice and Management Online Training Program will
teach you all facets of payroll, from the basics to the complexity of
fringe benefits, taxation, and garnishments. If you're new to the
field, you'll build a solid foundation and knowledge of payroll rules
and regulations.

Competency Checklist:

Upon completion of your program, you will know:

Requirements of classifying employees under the IRC and
classifying employees as exempt under the FLSA

Federal taxation regulations pertaining to payroll and how to
complete and process Form W-4

IRS tax requirements, their interpretation, and application

Pay periods and their effect on taxation

The basics of fringe benefits

The basics of organizing a year-end season

OBJECTIVE

Upon completion of your program, you will know:

Requirements of classifying employees under the IRC and classifying employees as exempt under the FLSA

Federal taxation regulations pertaining to payroll and how to complete and process Form W-4

IRS tax requirements, their interpretation, and application

Federal requirements for completing and submitting wage and tax reports

The basics of fringe benefits

The basics of organizing a year-end season

The basics of federal wage and hour law

State wage and hour requirements

State tax requirements, their interpretation, and application

Calculate withholding for garnishments

Administering and managing a payroll department

DETAILS

Payroll Practice and Management covers all critical areas of payroll
administration and management. You will start by learning the
major components of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, as well as
the Internal Revenue Code. Each of these will provide a foundation of
knowledge regarding the classification of workers, the calculation and
payment of overtime, minimum wage, child labor, and all other relevant
wage and hour laws. You will also cover the major components of
the state labor code for your chosen state; we recommend choosing the
state in which you intend on working, to best prepare you for your
certification exam and career search.

The program will then discuss the relevant sections of the Internal
Revenue Code and state code relating to the calculation, withholding
and reporting of required taxes on wages. But, there is more to payroll
than calculating gross wages and taxes. You will then review the
definitions, basic requirements, taxation and reporting of various
types of fringe benefits and compensation that may be offered by an
employer and handled by the payroll department.

Finally, you will learn about the year-end forms that payroll is
required to process, as well as how to handle garnishments and manage
the department itself. This program will teach you many facets of
payroll administration and management, including using the Internet to
obtain information from government agencies, garnishments and levies,
year-end reporting forms and requirements, direct deposit, record
retention, writing payroll procedures, and staff training.

Upon completion of this program you will be prepared for the Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) exam, administered by the American Payroll Association (APA). To qualify to sit for the exam you must have been practicing a total of three (3) years out of the five (5) years preceding the date of the examination. The practice of payroll is defined as direct or related involvement in at least one of the following:

REQUIREMENTS

This program can be taken from either a Mac or a PC. It is compatible with the Windows XP and later operating systems and IE 7 and later browsers.

There are no specific computer requirements other than an Internet connection, e-mail account and Microsoft Word (for assignment submissions). We recommend that you use the latest version of Internet Explorer in place of other Web browsers.

Adobe Flash Player and Adobe Acrobat Reader are required for this program.

PREREQUISITES

To enroll in this program, you should be proficient in keyboarding, have a basic understanding of a word-processing computer program (Microsoft Word is recommended), and have a command of English grammar and punctuation. No payroll or office work experience is required.

To qualify to sit for the Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) exam, administered by the American Payroll Association (APA), you must have been practicing a total of three (3) years out of the five (5) years preceding the date of the examination. The practice of payroll is defined as direct or related involvement in at least one of the following:

If you're interested in learning the skills to become a payroll professional, or if you'd like to update your knowledge in the field, this program is for you.

INSTRUCTOR

Vicki M. Lambert, CPP is
president and academic director of Vicki M. Lambert, LLC and
www.thepayrolladvisor.com. These entities specialize in the
education and training of payroll professionals. With over 37
years of hands-on experience in all facets of payroll functions as well
as over 25 years as an author and trainer, Ms. Lambert has become the
most sought-after and respected voice in the practice and management of
payroll issues.

She has conducted open market training seminars on payroll issues
across the United States as well as serving as an in-house trainer for
businesses such as Sun Microsystems, Fox Studios, Disney, County of
Riverside and the City of Hesperia. Ms. Lambert currently
produces and presents payroll related audio seminars, webinars and
webcasts for clients, APA chapters and business groups throughout the
country.

In addition, Ms. Lambert has written extensively on payroll
administration and compliance issues for publishers such as John S.
Wiley & Sons, Institute of Management & Administration (IOMA),
Bureau of National Affairs (BNA), Thompson Publishing Group, and
Commerce Clearing House (CCH). A partial list of titles of her
major books and guides include, Complete
Guide to Federal And State Payroll Compliance, Federal & State Wage/Hour Compliance
Guide, Payroll: A Guide to
Running an Efficient Department,Complete Guide to California Payroll
Compliance, Garnishment: A Practical Guide, and Payroll Benchmarks
& Analysis.

FAQS

Yes, because ed2go programs are online you never have to actually travel to the school. Most schools offer telephone or online registration.

2. How long does it take to complete a program?

All of our programs are self-paced and open enrollment, so you can start them when you want and finish them at your own pace. Upon registering, you're given six months to complete this program.

3. Do I have to buy additional materials?

All the materials you'll need are included, and their cost will be covered by your tuition. ed2go will ship all materials ground service upon enrollment.

4. Can I get financial assistance?

ed2go courses are non-credit courses, so they do not qualify for federal aid. In some states, vocational rehab or workforce development boards will pay for qualified students to take our courses.

5. What happens when I complete the program?

Upon successful completion of the program, you will be awarded a certificate of completion.

6. Am I guaranteed a job?

ed2go programs will provide you with the skills you need to obtain an entry-level position in most cases. We don't provide direct job placement services, but our facilitators and career counselors will help you build your resume and are available to give advice on finding your first job. Facilitators will also be available to use as a professional reference upon completion of the program. Potential students should always do research on the job market in their area before registering.

7. Who will be my instructor?

Each student is paired up with a facilitator for one-on-one interaction. The facilitator will be available (via e-mail) to answer any questions you may have and to provide feedback on your performance. All of our facilitators are successful working professionals in the fields in which they teach.

8. What software or hardware do I need in order to take online programs and what are the system requirements?

In order to take our online programs, you must have access to a computer and the Internet. You can access the program contents from any Web-enabled computer. You don't have to use the same computer to log-in to the program every time. We recommend that you have a word-processing program (Microsoft Word is best) and the latest version of Internet Explorer.

9. Can I use a Mac?

Yes, you can use a Mac for this program.

10. How can I get more information about the program?

If you have questions that are not answered on our website, please feel free to contact us via LIVE chat (click the button toward the top of the page). If you are visiting us during non-business hours, please feel free to send us a question using the "Contact Us" form to the right. You may also call us at 1-855-520-68061-855-520-6806 FREE. We will answer your questions promptly.

11. When can I start the program?

Our programs are all open enrollment. You can register and start the program as soon as you are ready.

Please note: Once the program curriculum is accessed online or through submission of a material shipment confirmation, refunds cannot be issued.

12. What if I don't have enough time to complete my program within the time frame provided?

The time allotted to complete your program has been
calculated based on the number of hours for each program, so don't worry
too much about not completing in time. If, after a concerted effort,
you are still unable to complete, your Student Advisor will help you
work out a suitable completion date. Please note that a fee may be
charged for an extension.

REVIEWS

I enjoyed the flexibility to work around my schedule and knowing that the support was available should I need it.- T.C., Central Oregon Community College

The timeliness of my facilitators responses was excellent! Everything was great.- J.A., California State University, East Bay

The online course allowed me to complete the course in the convenience of my home. The facilitator and support were both helpful and timely with resolving inquiries and submitting test scores.- A.R., Cuyahoga Community College

My instructor, Laurie Fagundes is very knowledgeable and has given me great support throughout the entire course. I am very satisfied with the whole thing.- J.K., California State University, East Bay

Laura Fagundes was always available and was so timely in responding to my questions. I am appreciative of a facilitator that was so professional and helpful in explaining concepts when I needed the assistance.- P.L., College of DuPage

I enjoyed learning! I was able to apply some of the things I had learned immediately. The course also challenged me to think outside of the box at different times as well. - J.G., Cal Polytechnic State University

I found all aspects of the course to be enjoyable. I really got a good feel for the material and how it applied to real life. The method in which the portions on state taxation and payroll were delivered was particularly useful as it allowed me to investigate the payroll laws and tax laws for a state of my choosing which I would research throughout the remainder of the course (I chose my state of residence, California for the project).- J.C., Cal State San Bernardino College of Extended Learning

I liked the fact that the course was self paced. Being a mom of three and a military spouse dealing with a deployment during this course, it really helped working at your own pace.- A.D., Brunswick Community College

This experience was wonderful in every way; learning, facilitator, and the support that I received. The facilitator always demonstrated expertise and professional experience in the subject. The facilitator's responses to inquiries were timely and appropriate. Administration and support staff at Education To Go were accommodating. Thank you for making possible this online course. I think this online course has everything you need for an efficient and effective learning.- Y.A., Texas A&M University